Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 – Upper Arlington, OH 2026 — Columbus, OH

Date
May 17, 2026
Location
Columbus, OH
Venue
Hastings Middle School / Reed Road Park
Start Time
3:00 PM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $50.00
Events
PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash, PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash, Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile, 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile, 4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile, 6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 event in Upper Arlington starts at 3:00 PM, giving travelers flexibility to arrive on race day without an early morning drive to Columbus. The race takes place at Hastings Middle School and Reed Road Park on May 17, 2026. Entry fees range from $15 to $50 depending on the registration option selected. This event is designed for young runners, making it a good choice if you're traveling with kids for a family race day. The afternoon start time means you can plan your travel for mid-morning arrival and still have time for pre-race preparation and parking at the venue.

From the Race Organizer
Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish. Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event. High School: We also welcome our High School runners! Our high school students will be running a 2 mile race. Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners. Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy. Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively): Kindergarten & 1st Grade 2nd & 3rd Grade 4th & 5th Grade 6th to 8th Grade High School Challenger Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs! #GetUpandGo

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 – Upper Arlington, OH 2026 — Columbus, OH?

Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 – Upper Arlington, OH 2026 — Columbus, OH takes place on May 17, 2026. The race is held in Columbus, Ohio.

Where is Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 – Upper Arlington, OH 2026 — Columbus, OH held?

Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 – Upper Arlington, OH 2026 — Columbus, OH is held at Hastings Middle School / Reed Road Park in Columbus, Ohio.

Where can I find hotels near Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 – Upper Arlington, OH 2026 — Columbus, OH?

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